How to get an axolotl in minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a bucket of axolotl with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a bucket of axolotl is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. It is a water bucket that has been filled with axolotl that are still alive. This item can not be made with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

Let's explore how to make a bucket of axolotl.

Supported Platforms

A bucket of axolotl is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.17.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.17.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Bucket of Axolotl in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make a Bucket of Axolotl

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a bucket of axolotl:

How to get a Bucket of Axolotl in Survival Mode

You can add a bucket of axolotl to your inventory in Survival mode by catching an axolotl in a water bucket. So let's get started!

1. Find an Axolotl

First, you need to find an axolotl in your Minecraft world.

Axolotls are usually found in the Lush Caves biome.

2. Hold a Water Bucket

Next, select a water bucket in your hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.

3. Use the Water Bucket on the Axolotl

While in front of the axolotl, use the water bucket on the axolotl. The game control to catch the axolotl in the water bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:

• For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the axolotl.
• For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the axolotl.
• For Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
• For PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
• For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
• For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the axolotl.
• For Education Edition, right click on the axolotl.

It may take several attempts to catch the axolotl in the water bucket. When you successfully catch the axolotl, you will see the message "Bucket of Axolotl" appear on the screen and your bucket will look like it has an axolotl inside. This axolotl is still alive and can be released from the bucket whenever you want. This is a great way to move axolotl around in the game.

By catching the axolotl in the bucket, you will also have made the advancement called "The Cutest Predator".

Congratulations, you have made a bucket of axolotl in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Give Command for Bucket of Axolotl

Other Buckets

You can make other types of buckets in Minecraft such as:

Adding life to the mostly calm waters in Minecraft, we have Axolotls. Introduced as a part of the Minecraft 1.17 update, Axolotls are cute yet dangerous creatures that torture the residents of the sea with their hostile behavior. But as the Minecraft 1.18 update came out, the Axolotls are almost nowhere to be seen. The developers have buried these beautiful mobs deep in the game. This time, quite literally. Unless you are looking at the right place, it can become impossible to find Axolotls in Minecraft after the recent update. But there’s no need to worry, as we are here to help. We have compiled a list of some of the best and easiest ways to find Axolotls in Minecraft. So, let’s not waste time and dive right in!

Find Axolotls in Minecraft (2022)

These methods work on both Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions. We have divided our guide into separate sections for your ease, and you can use the table below to explore them at your convenience. So, all you need to do is sit back and take notes on where to find Axolotls in Minecraft.

What are Axolotls in Minecraft?

Axolotls are semi-hostile aquatic mobs that can survive on both land and water, just like frogs in Minecraft. They are passive towards the players and don’t attack them. But they are hostile against most aquatic mobs, except frogs, dolphins, turtles, and other axolotls.

Each attack of an Axolotl does 4 health points worth of damage. Now, before we learn where to find Axolotls in Minecraft, let’s see what variants of this mob exist in the game.

Types of Axolotls

In the wild or using spawn eggs, you can find up to five types of Axolotls in Minecraft:

• Leucistic
• Wild
• Cyan
• Gold
• Blue

These variations are only visual and color-based. Each type of Axolotl has the same abilities and health. Though, it’s worth noting that the blue Axolotls have a less than 1% chance of spawning in the breeding process.

If you are playing Minecraft 1.17 and its iterative updates, you can easily find Axolotls in warm ocean biomes. But such location makes them hard to capture, breed, and even find in normal circumstances. Although you can rely on the Potion of Water Breathing, there is no need to go that far anymore in Minecraft 1.18.

On Minecraft 1.18 and later, Axolots exclusively spawn in the lush caves biome. This is a plant-based cave biome that was introduced in the game as a part of the recent Caves & Cliffs Part 2 update. This biome is quite different from other cave-based Minecraft biomes. And if you know where to look, it’s not that hard to come across Axolotls.

How to Find Lush Caves

To find Axolotls in Minecraft, you first need to find lush caves in your world. These are temperate cave biomes that spawn in the overworld. Lush caves are fairly easy to come across while exploring cave openings and underground tunnels. But if you don’t want to step into caves just yet, you can also look for its signs above the ground. Lush caves almost always spawn below azalea trees. These rare trees grow in the empty space above the lush caves, even when underwater.

Unfortunately, there’s no above-ground biome attached to them, but many players have found them in jungle and forest biomes. But if that feels like too much work, use one of our best Minecraft lush caves seeds. The linked guide also has the coordinates to the caves that you can use to teleport in Minecraft.

Where to Find Axolotls in Lush Caves

As per the Minecraft Wiki, Axolotls have a 100% chance of spawning in lush caves if they are large enough. But on the Bedrock edition, the Axolotl only has around a 10% chance of spawning, but they usually spawn in a group of 4-6 mobs on both editions. With enough effort and a lush cave, it’s only a matter of time to find Axolotls in Minecraft.

You need to search for water that is at least two blocks deep. Even if an Axolotl isn’t in the water, it usually stays within 6-8 blocks of the water. So, make sure to look in and around the water source carefully. Sooner or later, you are bound to find a group of Axolotl.

Discover and Find Axolotls in Minecraft

With that, you are now ready to find and breed Axolotls in Minecraft. These beautiful creatures are a great addition to any of your personal builds on your online Minecraft server. Make sure to keep them saturated in a water tank, though. These mobs can survive on land but not for more than 5 minutes. Moreover, if you are familiar with them already, it’s time to meet Allay in Minecraft. In a way, this mob is the wild update’s answer to the cute Axolotls. But unlike Axolotls, they are not hostile and are so useful that you can use the Allay in your Minecraft automatic farms.

Having said that, Axolotls are still fun to be around, especially when you use them to hunt hostile mobs underwater. You just need some of the best Trident enchantments and an Axolotl by your side to become the ruler of Minecraft’s oceans. However, if that’s not your plan, what do you plan on doing with Axolotls? Tell us in the comments below!